Gout signs and symptoms usually come on very quickly, and within a few hours of the symptoms starting you will most likely be in a great deal of pain. It is important to understand the gout signs and symptoms in order to effectively treat the condition before it worsens.
There are several gout symptoms that are visible to the eye. These symptoms include a swelling of the affected area, the skin will turn red, and the area may be warm to the touch.
Gout affects the joints of the body, and usually these symptoms first appear in the joint of the big toe (where the toe meets the main part of the foot). Some people first experience gout in a different joint, but the majority of gout patients report that the symptoms originated in the big toe joint.
